How to pronounce vendetta
Say it like ven-DET-uh. Vendetta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET).
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- ven
- DET
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vendetta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- venKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vendetta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ven-DET-uh.
What does vendetta mean?
- Revenge.
- A bitter, destructive feud, normally between two families, clans, or factions, in which each injury or slaying is revenged: a blood feud.“The families had been locked in a bitter vendetta for generations.”
- A motivational grudge against a person or faction, which may or may not be reciprocated; the state of having it in for someone.“personal vendetta”
Where does vendetta come from?
Borrowed from Italian vendetta (“revenge”), from Latin vindicta.
Words that rhyme with vendetta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vendetta.
Questions about saying vendetta
How do you pronounce vendetta?
Say ven-DET-uh. The American pronunciation is /vɛnˈdɛtə/. In British English it is /vɛnˈdɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vendetta?
Vendetta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET). Broken into parts: ven · DET · uh.
Is vendetta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /vɛnˈdɛtə/ (ven-DET-uh).